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 We'll continue to share our simple and tasty creations, bringing you a tastier take on natural foods one bite at a time.

Thank you so much for your love and support!

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BREAKFAST: RAW OAT GROATS OATMEAL WITH SPROUTED BUCKWHEAT AND NECTARINES

Finally got my hands on some oat groats (raw and unprocessed form of oats) and I am loving it.  Personally I am not a fan of cooked oatmeal, so this is a great hearty breakfast that I am loving.  Life has been so busy this past month, I really need some easy quick go to recipes.  Of course, I still make my smoothies too on most days  ;)

Eating these delicious grains are easy.  Soaking is the most important.  Soak the oat groats 8-10 hours or overnight, rinse and drain.  For the buckwheat, soak them for 30 min to 2 hours and rinse thoroughly.  They will have a slimy kind of residue.  This is normal, just rinse thoroughly and leave in your strainer overnight covered to get a little sprout out of them.  Now they are ready to eat.

(You can also just soak your oat groats in your favorite milk in the refrigerator overnight to get them ready to eat as well.)

RAW OAT GROATS OATMEAL WITH SPROUTED BUCKWHEAT AND NECTARINES

2 tablespoons soaked oat groats
2 tablespoons sprouted buckwheat
2 tablespoons raw slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 nectarine sliced, or your own favorite fruit
Optional, chopped dates or raisins do give it a little more sweetness
Almond milk

Add all the ingredients to your favorite cereal bowl and enjoy!  Yup, no guilt eating this breakfast.

Enjoy!

RAW THUMB PRINT COOKIES WITH STRAWBERRY JAM

There's just something delightful about these little bite size thumbprint cookies.  The cashews in this cookie almost give it that buttery-ness that you crave in shortbread cookies.  The balance for the cookie dough with the sweet raw fresh jam is just delicious.   Give it a try and change up your jam easily.  I definitely want to try figs on top of these cookies!

RAW THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH STRAWBERRY JAM

For the jam

1 cup organic strawberries

1/2 teaspoon psyllium husk powder*

1 teaspoon raw agave or raw honey

Blend all the ingredients together to the desired consistency.  Transfer the mixture to an air tight jar or container and let it chill for 15 minutes.  Voila, you now have your jam!  I love this jam.  It tastes so fresh you can't go wrong.

If you want it just a tad firmer, then use 3/4 teaspoon psyllium husk.

*To learn more about psyllium husk check out this link.  The psyllium husk powder asks as a thickening agent.  Only a small amount is needed.  

For the cookie
1 cup raw cashews 1/2 cup raw almonds 1 cup dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave

Process the nuts in your food processor until finely chopped.  Add in the dates and process until the ingredients are mixed well and it starts to get moist from the dates.  Add in the vanilla and maple syrup or agave and process to combine.  Shape the dough into 1" diameter cookie dough balls, place on wax or parchment paper lined tray and press the center down with your thumb.  Spoon the desired amount of jam on top of each cookie and then place them in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. 

Now they are ready to eat with along with your favorite tea!

Enjoy!    

Join the discussion!

Do you have a favorite raw cookie?  We'd love to hear what it is. Please share in the comments below. Links are welcome!

MANGO CREAMSICLES OVER ON FAMILY SPONGE

Take a look what's happening over at Family Sponge today.  Our Britney has shared her Mango Creamsicle recipe which is sure to be a hit with the kiddos!  

Happy Friday!

SUMMER JUICE BLEND: WATERMELON, GRAPES, BLUEBERRIES AND LEMON

Here's another refreshingly delicious juice blend.  I can't get enough!  Add the power of raw fruits and vegetables to your diet by juicing, you will feel it from the inside out. I love adding grapes to this juice blend because the restorative power of grapes is phenomenal, and they are known for cleansing the liver and removing uric acid from the body.  It also protects the blood vessels and the heart.  It's super refreshing and delicious.  Who doesn't like watermelon in the summertime?!?

SUMMER JUICE BLEND: WATERMELON, GRAPES, BLUEBERRIES AND LEMON

1/2 a watermelon
1/2 to 1 pound grapes
1 cup blueberries
1 lemon, juice of

Juice all the fruits together, except the lemon.  Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the juice blend and stir.  It is now ready to serve.

Enjoy!

FOOD DOCUMENTARIES

For the past few weeks I had been feeling stagnant, slightly overwhelmed with life.  Kind of unmotivated and at a plateau... A little too much cooked food and some junk crept in - did I ever tell you that chips are my weakness?  Well, I needed a reboot - big time.  I mean summer is hear and we are headed to the pool and beach.  Ugh.  So I got motivated and did a 3 day juice cleanse to jump start (check out my favorite green juice recipe) , watched 4+ food documentaries before that and I am feeling fabulous... I am back on my game! Woot woot!  I love too that I have my raw and vegan foodie friends for support too - you know who you are!

I highly recommend watching these four documentaries if you have not already.  It really motivates you to continue on your plant based food journey.  And it reminds you why you started it in the first place.  And if you haven't, why you should, or at least add more of it into your life. They aren't necessarily promoting vegetarianism, veganism or raw foodism, but really just educating us on the nutritional value of adding more plant based foods into your life.

Modifying what I eat and my eating habits really has changed my life and the life of so many others.  And only for the better.  These documentaries are streaming on Netflix.  Come on, just click on the link and view it now... what are you waiting for?

Let me know what you think!

xFelicia

HUNGRY FOR CHANGE

FOOD MATTERS

FORKS OVER KNIVES

FAT SICK AND NEARLY DEAD

ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH AVOCADO MISO DRESSING

If you tried my Kelp Noodles with Avocado Miso Dressing, then you are sure to love this one as well.   This dish is very flavorful it really is satisfying on so many levels.  I love how the red and orange of the tomatoes and orange bell peppers stand out against the green.   I am making it again tonight for me an my hubby.

ZUCCHINI PASTA 

For the noodles and garnish
3 zucchini peeled and sliced noodle thin
2 cups of spinach shredded or chopped thin
Diced tomatoes and orange bell pepper
Sesame seeds

AVOCADO MISO DRESSING

For the dressing
1 medium ripe avocado
2 tablespoons miso
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
1 clove garlic
(If you do not want to use miso, you can leave it out and substitute it with some sea salt to taste.)

For the dressing, add all the ingredients for the dressing into the food processor and process until mixed smooth.

Put the zucchini noodles and spinach in a medium bowl and add the dressing little by little  to your desired amount and massage and toss by hand to coat the noodles.

Plate the noodles and then garnish with the tomatoes, orange bell pepper and sesame ~ and then eat with chopsticks if you so desire.   Super, super tasty.

Bon Appetit!